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Villa Cravois: A Timeless Dialogue Between Modernism and Artistic Expression

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Built between 1929 and 1932 in Croix , France , this landmark residence was commissioned by Paul Cavrois, a prominent textile industrialist, to embody modern values and house his growing family. Read more »

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MoMA's ‘Crafting Modernity: Design in Latin America, 1940–1980’ reflects on modernism and the region's most influential designers

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The Department of Architecture and Design at MoMA recently announced its slate of Spring 2024 programming, highlighted by an exhibition that retraces the development of modernism in Latin America from the pre-war outset to its critical demise as the movement in the early 1980s.

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Designing a Nature-Embracing Modern Home in Palo Alto, USA

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Courtesy of Feldman Architecture and Western Window Systems When it came to designing a nature-embracing modern home in Palo Alto, California, USA, architect Tai Ikegami took his responsibility to protect and venerate the magnificent trees on the lot seriously.

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Contemporary Architecture and the Modern City

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The conflict between modern and traditional design has barely abated since, as is evident in this recent article. modern buildings are often met with community aversion, for familiar reasons: their perceived coldness and lack of contextual sensitivity, the impact on local character, and the loss of historical continuity.

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Exploring the Legacy of Modernism in Landscape Architecture

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Image © Barrett Doherty courtesy The Cultural Landscape Foundation Modernist landscape architecture marked a radical shift from traditional garden designs , emphasizing simplicity, functionality, and a stronger connection between people and their environments. Read more »

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Sixteen of the best American modern preservation projects selected as 2024 Modernism in America Awards winners

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The hard-fought efforts and dedication of preservationists across the country have been honored through the 2024 edition of Docomomo ’s annual Modernism in America Awards. This year, a total of 16 projects were selected to earn Award of Excellence and Citation of Merit distinctions. All of these projects are highly complex.

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Refurbishing Theater Spaces: Adapting Cultural Landmarks for Modern Audiences

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Their design often reflects the cultural importance of storytelling, while their refurbishments ensure they remain relevant in a modern context. Architecturally, theaters are more than performance spaces —they are landmarks that embody both the history and future of the arts. Read more »

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